08 Mar Skipping This Step When Using Powerful Skincare Can Damage Your Skin

If you’re trying to up your skincare game, there’s nothing more obvious than turning to serums, retinols, or acids, to provide a little extra nourishment. And that’s no surprise, given the plethora of benefits that they tout on their labels. But the problem is, your premium skincare products may not be doing much for your skin if you don’t get the basics right.

Or rather, one particular skincare step that many people tend to skip altogether.

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To begin with, let us understand how most conventional skincare actives work to treat your skin. If you’re using a AHA (alpha hydroxy acid), BHA (beta hydroxy acid) or retinol on your face, they all essentially work in the same way. By exfoliating dead skin from your face and revealing fresh new skin underneath. And in the case of retinoids aka Vitamin A, they can even increase your skin’s production of collagen, further improving its texture.

Sounds fantastic, doesn’t it?

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Well, it is. Until you realise that you’ve forgotten all about sunblock! The humble little bottle often relegated to beach holidays is actually a key component in every single skincare routine. Why? That’s because it keeps your skin safe from th.

You don’t need us to tell you this, but being exposed to the sun’s rays on a constant basis can spell trouble for your complexion. More specifically, constant exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun. Skin damage attributed to ultraviolet light can range from dark spots to wrinkles and in severe instances, the onset of skin cancer.

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And don’t think you can skip sunblock when you’re working from home, either. Studies conducted suggest that the damage done to your face from staring at your computer all day is no different to that of being under the sun.

How often should I wear sunblock? 

Regardless of where you live and how often (or little) you stay out under the sun, you should always apply a layer of sunblock over your face. And ideally, your sunblock should be of the broad-spectrum variety. That means that it can effectively shield your skin from UVA and UVB light from the sun.

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Start with a sunblock that contains a minimum of SPF30, and never anything lower. Make it a point to reapply a small teaspoon-sized dollop of sunblock every two hours. And if you’ve been swimming, reapply sunblock right after you’ve showered and toweled off!

But if you find using sunblock to be a little too labour-intensive, here’s a trick. SPF-infused cosmetics. Some foundations and concealers, such as Beaute Library’s Intensive Serum SPF, can provide an equal amount of sun protection too.

Rated SPF 35, this serum is created to provide broad-spectrum protection from harmful UV rays

What’s more, our Intensive Serum SPF serves as an effective full-coverage foundation that dries into a satin silk finish on your skin. Comfortable for long hours of wear, this Marshmallow Root Extract enriched serum also protects your moisture barrier, keeping it intact.

Available through our official Lazada storefront, make Beaute Library’s nourishing Intensive Serum SPF a part of your routine today.

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